Photo: Marco Lerda · CC BY 3.0 dog breed · 927 on Animalso
Lupo Italiano
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Italy
About the Lupo Italiano
The Lupo Italiano is a dog breed from Italy. Its foundation is described by its creator as a wolf hybrid from a German Shepherd and an Italian wolf, though genetic studies have questioned that account. The breed is not recognized by the ENCI. Selection and rearing are handled by the Associazione degli Affidatari Allevatori del Lupo Italiano, a state-funded nonprofit organization. The organization does not permit the breed to be sold; specimens may instead be leased to volunteers, police, and search-and-rescue organizations. These restrictions are important for anyone hoping to acquire a Lupo Italiano: access is limited to the arrangements permitted by the organization. The breed’s Italian origin and disputed foundation history are central parts of the information available about it.
What stands out
- Originates in Italy
- Selection and rearing are overseen by an organization
- Lease access includes volunteers and rescue organizations
Worth knowing
- Not recognized by the ENCI
- The organization prohibits sale
- Foundation account is questioned by genetic studies
Who it suits
It may suit volunteers, police, or search-and-rescue organizations able to lease a specimen under the organization’s rules.
In short
The Lupo Italiano is a dog breed with an Italian origin and a disputed foundation account. Its availability is restricted: the organization responsible for its selection and rearing prohibits sales and permits leasing only to specified groups.
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